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Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
In two cases where the amount of preservative was excessive,
proceedings were taken against the vendors, who were convicted
and fined £5 and costs.
In the remaining cases the vendors were warned.
THE PUBLIC HEALTH (MILK AND CREAM)
REGULATIONS, 1912.
During the year under review the Local Government Board
issued Regulations dealing with the use of preservatives in milk
and cream.
The Regulations prohibit the use of preservatives of any kind
in milk intended for human consumption, also in cream containing
less than 35 per cent. of milk fat.
In cream containing more than 35 per cent. of milk fat, preservatives
are permitted with certain restrictions as to the nature
of preservative and the amount used.
Thus when a person buys " preserved cream " from a dairy
or shop, the vessel in which the " preserved cream " is handed to
the purchaser must bear a label in a conspicuous position as follows :
Label I.
PRESERVED CREAM
CONTAINING
BORIC ACID
NOT EXCEEDING
PER CENT.
Label II.
PRESERVED CREAM
(PEROXIDE).